Kick has removed casino streamers from hourly wages. But, no one got worse off
At first glance, the news seems to be "strict": Kick no longer pays $16 per hour to streamers who broadcast in the "Slots and Casinos" category. They say they are trying to tighten the policy, establish order, distance themselves from gambling content. But if you dig deeper, it becomes clear: this is all a game for the public. And a cheap one at that.
That $16 an hour? Streamers don't care
For ordinary beginners, this amount may seem significant. But in the world of casino streaming, it's a penny. Take any top: Roshtein, Trainwreckstv, Xposed – they earn tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions, simply from affiliates, endorsement deals and "personal salary" from Stake, which is a co-owner of Kick.
That is, in fact, Kick simply cut off a tiny expense item that does not affect the top players in any way, but looks spectacular in the headlines and may appeal to regulators or "society with increased morality".
Stake rules from behind the scenes
The whole Slots & Casino purge looks more like a PR stunt than a real rule change. Stake Casino is directly linked to the Kick platform and funds many key streamers, not $16 per hour, but direct six-figure payouts, plus generous affiliate programs, plus fake deposits to "show off the game".
So when someone says that "Kick restricts support for gambling content," it's just dust in the eyes. In public, it's one thing, behind the scenes it's quite another.
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Bottom line: no one lost
They removed $16 per hour for casino streamers — so what? The tops will continue to earn millions. Kick does not lose anything - on the contrary, it makes a beautiful gesture of "responsible attitude to the category". And the real picture is still the same: gambling content is alive and thriving, but now it officially "does not receive an hourly salary".
A large-scale rebranding for the sake of ticking. Minimal savings. And a lot of money is still flowing through closed channels into the hands of those who spin the reels on the screen.
OlakTHEPolak As for me, it's high time. The Internet is polluted with these gray sites. I don't want my kids to stumble upon casinos on TikTok!
SYLversters Oh may, does it all really work? I thought those 5 scatters were like seeing the Loch Ness Monster on stream
YellowPikmin Yes, I remember the Avengers slot... I caught such drifts there. I still regret that I did not take a screenshot, now you can't prove it.
AccurateShark28 And I bet on six different WTA matches – I won $180 with $10. But there are few days like this :)
thekidgamer52 PSG are really like a tank now. But finals are always nerves. Too often, the favorites fly from the "outsiders". I would take Inter with a handicap, the odds are good, the risk is justified.
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Well, I think they will survive
Fuck, dudes... Kik and steak are one charaga. Everything is shared there. Both Roshik and Train. They kind of "lose" millions, but live in luxury huts. Don't you see that this is a scam? I myself have been in the casino for 5 years, such winnings are statistically impossible!
And it seems to me that this is the right step. At least some restriction. Better than nothing.
WHAT? DO THEY PAY MORE FOR STREAMS THAN I DO AT WORK?
Why is everyone stirring up drama. Capitalism, baby. If you don't like it, don't watch it